In Living Color (1990-1994)

"You can do whatcha want to do . . . in Living Color!" Heavy D sang the
intro song to the show and audiences sang its praises. Keenen, Damon, Kim,
Marlen and Shawn all found their "Way-ans" to Fox Television through
outrageous sketch comedy. It was Saturday Night Live on overdrive. Talk
about a show busting at the seams with “before they were big stars” talent!
Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Lopez (the flyest of the "Fly Girls") all
played memorable and integral roles in the show's success. Well, J. Lo
wasn't exactly the main attraction – her butt was though! (ba dum bum)

In
Living Color was never afraid to unleash

a comedic controversy regardless of what the censors believed to be
appropriate.
The show faced constant pressure from the network
but continued to press the
envelope on what was and was not politically correct. The
recurrence of gay characters like Men on Film's
Blaine Edwards and Antoine Merriweather and Les and Wes the Conjoined Twins represent the full on, in
your face, no holds barred comedy that the show is known for.

While the show had its share of successful actors and acting careers, no
cast members made such a cinematic impact following their departure from the
show than Carrey and Foxx. Carrey showed glimpses of his Ace Ventura-esque
ability to take a character, and overemphasize each and every line and
movement. And, it worked unbelievably well. Whether it was the female
steroid user Vera De Milo, the Over-Confident Gay Guy, or the accident prone
and overcooked Fire Marshall Bill, Carrey showed audiences that he was going
to be a future force to reckon with. Jamie Foxx, on the other hand, has
recently been critically acclaimed for more serious roles in "Ray," "DreamGirls"
and the upcoming "Soloist." His portrayal of Wanda, known for being the
ugliest woman in the world, was as side-splitting as it was foreshadowing of
the true talent Foxx possesses.

Though the show only lasted a few years, the Wayans family each brought
their own style to every character. So, to summarize, I have decided to give
In Living Color 2 snaps in a Z formation. Nah, I don't really
– you know why?
Because "HOMEY DON'T PLAY THAT!"